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Sport

NSF Tragedy: Abiodun Sends Delegation to Kano, Supports Victims’ Families With N1m Each

L-R: Secretary to the Kano State Government, Umar Farouk Ibrahim; Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele; Kano State Deputy Governor, Abdu Salam Gwarzo and the Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Mr Tokunbo Talabi, during the presentation...

NSF: Abiodun Mourns Kano Athletes

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident involving members of the Kano State contingent who were returning home after participating in the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF) held in...

Diesel Explosion: No Cause for Alarm, Says Ogun Govt

The Ogun State government, on Tuesday, assured athletes participating in the ongoing National Sports Festival being held in Abeokuta and other parts of the state, as well as the residents of their safety following a diesel tanker explosion near...

Shettima Commends Gov Abiodun, Says Gateway Games Opening Ceremony a Masterpiece …… As SWAN lauds...

Vice President Kashim Shettima has described the opening ceremony of the 22nd National Sports Festival tagged Gateway Games as a masterpiece event and an awesome outing that he has not witnessed anywhere before. Shettima also described sports as a unifier,...

Gateway Games: Abiodun Inspects Facilities, Says Ogun Ready to Host Best Festival …MKO Abiola Stadium to host Africa Under-20 Athletics...

L-R: The Chief of Staff, Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo; Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun; a member of the Local Organizing Committee, Dr Kweku Tandoh and the Special Adviser, Housing, Mr Farouq Adenugba,...

NFF Appoints Eric Chelle As Super Eagles Head Coach

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the appointment of Éric Sékou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles. This was reached at its ”meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, 2nd January 2025, the NFF Technical and Development...

Ogun to Construct Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring -Abiodun … Ex-boxing champion to light torch of National Sports Festival in May

Anthony Joshua (left) and Ogun state governor Prince Dapo Abiodun Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans by his administration to construct a brand new Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring in the state. Governor Abiodun also announced that the...

15,000 Athletes to Compete in 2024 Gateway Games – Olopade

As the date for the commencement of the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged "2024 Gateway Games," scheduled to take place in Ogun State in early January next year, draws closer, about 12,000 to 15,000 sportsmen and women are expected...

Gov. Abiodun Promises State-of-the-Art Facilities for National Sports Festival …as Ogun speeds up preparation

L-R: Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and the Secretary to the Ogun State Governmen, Mr. TokunboTalabi, during an inspection of the ongoing renovation of the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, on...

Reconstruction Works Begin On Major Sporting Complexes,As Ogun Prepares For NSF

The Ogun State Government has commenced reconstruction and renovation works on the MKO Abiola International Stadium and the Alake Sports Centre, Ijeja, Abeokuta, ahead of the National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged "2024 Gateway Games." Speaking after inspecting the two facilities,...
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Gateway Airport: Value Jet Begins Lifting Passengers October 7

Excitement is in the air as Value Jet Airlines is scheduled to begin two flights per week on Tuesdays...
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Court Continues Trial of FAAN Staff, Edet Godwin Mathew Over Drug Charges

Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court, Lagos on Thursday continue with the trial of a Senior Aviation Security Officer with the Federal...

Police Arraign 31 Years Old Man Over Cybercrime 

Police Arraign 31 Years Old Man Over Cybercrime Justice. Ibrahim  Kala of the Federal High Court, Lagos yesterday ordered the  remand of  a 31 years...

Nigeria’s Health Financing: Lessons From Canada’s $32.5bn Tobacco Settlement

  Nigeria’s Health Financing: Lessons From Canada’s $32.5bn Tobacco Settlement   By Robert Egbe     Nigeria’s decision to earmark SIN taxes – levies on alcohol, tobacco, and sugary drinks...

Taiwanese Global Tech Giant Eyes Ogun For Investment Opportunities

  A Taiwanese multinational conglomerate and global tech giant, Foxconn has expressed interest in setting up its manufacturing plant in Ogun State. AVP, Corporate BD Chairman...